Hitachi DVRF7U instruction manual DVD Recorder DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

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DVD RECORDER (DVD RECORDER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER)

Instruction Manual

Model No. DV-RF7U

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

900 Hitachi Way

Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556

Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI

HITACHI CANADA, LTD.

DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

2495 Meadowpine Blvd., Mississauga,

Ontario L5N 6C3 CANADA

Service Direct: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

•The region number of this unit is “1”.

•The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”.

Example:

1

1 ALL 24

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product . For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Para la instalación y las operaciones básicas del aparato, existe una guía en español.

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Contents DVD Recorder DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder Getting Started Important Safeguards Precaution MP3 CD-R/RW Protection DVD-RAM Disc Playback and RecordingContents Editing RecordingReference General Features Using a DVD-RW Using a DVD-RAMUsing a DVD-R Before ReadingWhen using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode When using a DVD-RW disc in VR ModeWhen using a DVD-R disc Creating a playlist DVD-RAM/-RW in VR modeFront Panel DescriptionFront Panel Display Rear Panel Tour of the Remote ControlTV Power Button TV Input Button Timer ButtonNumeric Buttons Cancel Button P Button Play Button = Reverse Button Manual Skip ButtonQuick Overview Connecting & Setting UpUnpacking AccessoriesMethod 1 Antenna + DVD Recorder VCR + TV No Cable box Method 2 Antenna + Cable box +Video, Component Video and Progressive Output Modes JackConnect a video yellow cable between the Video Method 2 Connecting to an S-video input jack Method 1 Connecting to your TV Connecting the Audio CableThis connection will use your TV’s speakers Played on the TV screenFront L speaker You can also use the Line in 2 jacks on the front Connecting External DevicesMethod 3 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jack Connecting the Power CordInstall Batteries in the Remote Control If remote does not operate properlyFollow the instructions below Setting the Remote ControlMain Menu Button On-Screen Menu NavigationDirection Buttons Enter ButtonClock Data CH Auto Clock SetTime Zone Manual Clock SetDaylight Saving Set the Clock Channel SetSelect Channel Set Select Antenna/Cable TVSelect Language using 34buttons, then press Setting Up Language FeaturesDigital Output Setting Up the Audio OptionsDynamic Compression Display Video Options Setting Up the Display Video OptionsSelect Rating Level you want using 34buttons Setting Up the Parental ControlRemote Run Auto channel memory About Change in PasswordSelect Channel Add/Delete Channel Add/DeleteSelect Channel to Add/Delete Add/Delete Channel Select Guide Channel SetupSelect the guide channel you want To setSelect VCR VCR SettingSelect System Select Auto PlaySelect Auto Repeat Select System Video InputSelect Video Input Set Front Display Front Display1button to select from the following options Region code DVD-Video only Before PlayingDisc types that can be played Read the following information before playing a discTo protect a DVD-RAM disc from damage, use a cartridge Discs that cannot be playedPlaying a Disc Searching through a Chapter or Track Slow Motion Play Step Motion PlaySkipping Chapters or Tracks Slow Motion Play DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD RW/ DVD-RSkipping 30 seconds forward and playing manual skip Manual SkipWhat’s a track? About Functions buttonWhat’s a chapter? What’s a title?Using Repeat Play For Audio CD/MP3 Using Repeat Play For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRepeat Play To return to normal playback For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD- RW/DVD-RTo find the desired scene 21buttons, then press the Enter buttonSelecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Virtual SurroundSelecting the subtitle language Use 34button to select Subtitle and useSelecting the Audio language AngleUse 34to select Angle and use 21button to Select the desired camera angleSetting a marker Using Markers BookmarksPlaying Back a Marker Zooming-In Canceling a MarkerUse 34buttons to select Zoom, and then press Enter buttonThen press the Enter button For DVD-VIDEO discSome discs may not support the title menu func Select a track song Audio CD Cdda Screen ElementsPlay back the selected track song To change repeat mode Play Option ModeSelect Play Option Mode using the 21buttons Select a desired play option using the 34buttonsSelect Play Option using the 21buttons Repeat Mode will be highlightedTo Program Tracks Press the Functions buttonReturns to the Album screen Use the 21buttons to select clips menu and thenSlide show can begin, the photo Insert a photo CD Jpeg into the disc trayButtons on the Remote Switching between the P in P and main screens Using P in PDeactivating P in P Playing the VCR Tracking Adjust Tracking ManuallyInsert VHS Tape Play TapeVHS Playback End search Variable Search SystemScan and play Go to 00000 stopRecordable discs Before RecordingThis section shows various DVD and VCR recording Methods This recorder can record on the following discsWith Cprm VR mode Video mode DVD-R Ver.2.0 Concerning copy control signalsRecording Format Unrecordable picturesGuides and magazines Press the 34buttons to select Timer Rec., and thenPress the Enter or the 1button Press the 34buttons to select VCR Plus+ RecordSelect the recording speed quality Pausing / ResumingFollows Main # SAP # MonoMaking One Touch Recording OTR Using the Timer buttonPress the Enter button Set timer recording optionEditing the settings for a timer recording Editing Timer Record ListDeleting a Timer Recording Entry Satellite Link Recording Press the Power buttonDVD Recorder-VCR will turn off Use the 34buttons to choose VCR or DVDRecording From External Devices During recording Basic VCR Recording Recording through DV jackRecord Speed FeaturesDubbinglist, choose Edit If you want to dub fromDubbinglist DVD to VCRSelect VCR DVD to dub from VCR to DVD VCR to DVDStart position For immediate dubbing one-button dubbingTo dub Dubbinglist, select You want to dub fromDubbing No Disc Viewing the Menu Functions for a DiscDisc Manager DubbingRecord List edit items Viewing Disc Navigation Screen title listDisc Navigation Title refers to a recorded video List to help you select a titlePlaying a Disc Navigation Entry Follow these directions to rename a Disc Navigation entry Press the Enter button Rename screen is displayedTo edit the title of a recorded program Protection menu Deleting a Disc Navigation EntryYou will be prompted with the confirmation Locking a Disc Navigation EntryMessage ‘Title Protection’ Press the 21buttons to select On, and then pressEntry once it is deleted Deleting any Section of Disc Navigation EntryMENU/DISC Navigation button on the remote ControlButton to return to the Disc Navigation screen Not be restored. will be displayedUse the 34buttons to choose Time Navi., To stop playbackMake Scene screen is displayed Using Disc Navigation. Since onlyInformation necessary for playing a Desired scene is included in a playlistImage and time at the end point are Press the Enter button to select END pointDisplayed on the End window Press the Enter button to confirmPlaying Playlist Entries Renaming Playlist EntriesPlaying a Selected Scene Editing Scene for a Playlist EntryEdit Scene screen is displayed Want to play, and then press the Enter buttonMoving a Scene Changing the Position of a Scene Modifying a Scene Replacing a SceneAdding a Scene Deleting a Scene from the Playlist Deleting a Playlist Entry From the PlaylistEditing Disc Name Disc ManagerDisc Protection Press the 34button to select Disc Manager, Formatting a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW DiscMessage Do you want to format disc? You want to continue?You will be prompted with the confirmation Delete All TitlesMessage Do you want to delete all titles? Finalizing a disc Cartridge Protect Info DVD-RAMPress the 34button to select Disc Unfinalize, Unfinalizing a disc V/VR modeYou will be prompted with the message ‘Do you Unfinalized. Do you want to continue?’Operation Same as Additional DVD-Video DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR modeFinalize Unfinalize Mark OperationReference Timer recording does While when the powerLogo is displayed for a Turns onTroubleshooting Heads Problems and Solutions VCRAudio Output SpecificationsConexión del cable de antena Modos de vídeo S, vídeo de componentes, y salida progresiva Método 1 Conexión a una toma de entrada de vídeoMétodo 2 Conexión a una toma de entrada de vídeo S Abra Menú Seleccione ConfiguracSeleccione Ajuste de Canales Ejecute Memoria Automática deCambie CH DE TV Ajuste de los canales guíaAjustar.Seleccione el canal guía que desee Colocación de un marcador Reproducción desde un marcador Marcación con un discoInserción del videocasete VHS Reproducción del videocaseteFunciones especiales de reproducción de la videograbadora SeguimientoPresione el botón Main Menu Presione el botón PowerPresione los botones 34para Seleccionar Grab. Temp. y despuésElementos de edición de la lista de grabación Contemplación conReproducción con Navegación de disco Home Electronics Division Canada Valid Hitachi Hitachi